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    • C

      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Change Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Employee Training, Risk Management, Customer experience improvement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Leadership and Management, Business Administration, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Team Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Leadership, Human Resources

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Business Implications of AI: Full course

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, Emerging Technologies

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Project Management Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Closure, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, User Story, Backlogs, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management, Communication Planning, Change Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      101 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Florida

      Personality Types at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Professional Development, Performance Review, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Teamwork, Self-Awareness, People Management, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Leadership, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      756 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, OpenAI, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Business Development, Content Creation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      ESADE Business and Law School

      Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Governance, Business Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Family Therapy, Technology Strategies, Business Administration, Relationship Management, Business, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Innovation, Business Transformation, Human Resource Strategy, Timelines, Economics, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      INSEAD

      Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain, Governance, Supply Chain Management, Business Transformation, FinTech, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Logistics, Market Analysis, E-Commerce, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      当代应用心理学

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Organizational Effectiveness, Psychology, Professional Development, Occupational Safety And Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Human Development, Leadership, Scientific Methods, Rehabilitation, Self-Awareness, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Modalidades organizacionales ágiles en base a la Metodología Scrum

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Optimizing Diversity on Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Employee Engagement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Get started with Asana

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Team Management, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      135 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular leadership courses

    • Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook: Coursera
    • ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Business Implications of AI: Full course: EIT Digital
    • Project Management Capstone: IBM
    • Personality Types at Work: University of Florida
    • Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth: IBM
    • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School
    • Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce: INSEAD
    • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Modalidades organizacionales ágiles en base a la Metodología Scrum: Universidad Austral

    Why Learn Leadership?

    Leadership involves setting direction, motivating others, and creating environments where people can succeed. It’s essential across industries—from business and education to healthcare and technology. Learning leadership can help you develop communication, decision-making, and emotional intelligence skills to lead with confidence and impact.

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
    Project Management (30)
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    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Leadership

    Top leadership courses include Leading People and Teams from the University of Michigan, Strategic Leadership and Management from the University of Illinois, and Organizational Leadership from Northwestern University. These programs cover emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, team dynamics, and inclusive leadership practices.‎

    Yes. Many leadership courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and readings at no cost. If you’d like to earn a certificate or complete graded assignments, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to motivate teams, manage conflict, communicate with clarity, make strategic decisions, and build trust. Some courses also include frameworks for organizational change, personal leadership development, and cross-cultural communication.‎

    Not at all. Coursera offers leadership courses for learners at every level—from aspiring leaders to senior managers. Beginner courses focus on core principles, while advanced programs address executive strategy and organizational leadership.‎

    Yes. Leadership skills are highly valued across industries. Coursera’s leadership courses can help you build confidence, lead more effectively, and demonstrate your growth with a recognized certificate—whether you’re seeking a promotion, switching careers, or strengthening your role as a leader.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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